Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Price starts at Rs. 2.85 Lakh which is Rs. 52,960 costlier than base model of Bajaj Dominar 400 priced at Rs. 2.32 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Bajaj Dominar 400 is 27 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is 30 kmpl. In technical specifications, Bajaj Dominar 400 is powered by 373.3 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is powered by 452 cc engine. Bajaj Dominar 400 is available in 2 different colours while Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 comes with 5 colours. The Comparison Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Dominar 400 vs Himalayan 450

Key Highlights Dominar 400 STDHimalayan 450 Base
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, FI Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 8800 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm

Dominar 400 vs Himalayan 450 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 400 STDRoyal Enfield Himalayan 450 Base
Rating
377 reviews
69 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.32 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.85 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, FI Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Max Power 40 PS @ 8800 rpm 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 400 Colors
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,353 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 7,803 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 21,479 Dominar 400 Insurance Rs. 20,982 Himalayan 450 Insurance
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Engine Type
Single cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, FI
Liquid Cooled, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves, DOHC
Engine Displacement
373.3 cc
452 cc
Max Power
40 PS @ 8800 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
35 Nm @ 6500 rpm
40 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
...
84 mm
Stroke
...
81.5 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
30 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
p> Front :-90/90-21 Rear :-140/80-17
Peak Power
40 PS @ 8800 rpm
40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Dry Weight
...
181 kg
Seat height
...
825 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
198 kg
Length*Width*Height
2156*863*1243 mm3
2245*852*1316 mm3
Wheelbase
1453 mm
1510 mm
Length
2156 mm
2245 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
230 mm
Height
1243 mm
1316 mm
Width
863 mm
852 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 Liters
17 Liters
Kerb Weight
193 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
...
825 mm
Front Brake Diameter
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
230 mm
270 mm

USB charging port
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Beam type perimeter frame
Steel, Twin spar tubular frame
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Tourer Bikes
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Off Road Bikes
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
...
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
...
Passenger Footrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Switchable ABS
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Bajaj Dominar 400
  • Usable and exciting performance; Loaded with touring friendly accessories; Upright riding ergonomics
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Powerful engine
  • really comfortable
  • great price
  • agile
Bajaj Dominar 400
  • Feels a bit heavy to ride in city traffic; Rear suspension is stiffly sprung
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
  • Not the smoothest engine
  • features could have been more easy to use
  • tubeless spoke wheels are yet to come

Is Bajaj Dominar 400 Better Than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

54% users have chosen Bajaj Dominar 400 over Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 1520 users have also rated Bajaj Dominar 400 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 400 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Himalayan 450 Dominar 400
Mileage 3.6 3.5
Performance 4.7 3.9
Comfort 4.5 4.8
Maintenance 4.0 3.6
Features 4.5 4.9
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Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison with Similar Bikes

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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which one is the best Bajaj Dominar 400, Himalayan, Classic 350 and MT-15 Version 2.0?
  • All the bikes are best in their own forte. The Bajaj Dominar 400 BS6 makes for a great urban motorcycle, as well as packing in the performance and comfort to make occasional touring a breeze. On the other hand, Royal Enfield Himalayan Motor has (nearly) retained its output and feels just as quick, despite meeting BS6. Certain components look and feel more rugged and premium. Truckloads of suspension travel and ground clearance, as always. and Royal Enfield Classic 350 revised ergonomics make it more comfortable. The new chassis makes it easier to ride in traffic. The bike feels a lot more refined now. Moreover, The updates to the Yamaha MT-15 V2 have definitely improved its handling but the lack of dual-channel ABS and bottom-end performance, coupled with the high asking price make it a pricey proposition. For a better understanding, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.
Q. Dose the Bajaj Dominar 400 have same engine as the KTM 390 Duke?
  • I want to know because my mtorcycle need to refreh the head i want to buy piston kit it is dominar 400 fit to my ktm 390 2014 model need feedback
  • Kc sab nla d daw pede piston kit ng dominar sa ktm 390
  • Yung dominar ug same ba piston kit sa ktm 390 v1
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Q. Is this bike worth buying?
  • At its price point. yes. it's worth the cost.
  • Bajaj Dominar 400 is great pick. Good looks, healthy performance, competent underpinnings and a host of features. All for just Rs 1.92 lakh. If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, nothing eclipses the Dominar 400 in the sub-2 lakh rupee price bracket. The 373.3cc DOHC liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor has its origins in the KTM 390 Duke’s powerplant. Output figures stand unchanged at 40PS and 35Nm even after being upgraded to BS6-compliance, and the engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a slipper clutch. This being the flagship Bajaj product, it’s held together by sturdy underpinnings consisting of a perimeter frame suspended on a 43mm USD fork and preload-adjustable monoshock. The rear swingarm is a stamped unit. Anchorage is provided by a sizable 320mm/230mm disc brake combo assisted by dual-channel ABS.

Bajaj Dominar 400 Vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 400 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 is better on the grounds of comfort and features.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
The Bajaj Dominar 400 is cheaper than Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 by Rs. 52,960.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?
For the STD version, 373.3 cc Petrol engine of Dominar 400 produces 40 PS @ 8800 rpm of power and 35 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Base version, 452 cc Petrol engine of Himalayan 450 produces 40.02 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 40 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Dominar 400 has better performance.

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